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  • Mar 22, 2024

    Chris advocates for peripheral neuropathy awareness

    Chris F. is a resilient and dedicated individual residing in Madison, Wisconsin. Chris has led a remarkable life marked by a thriving business career and a strong commitment to family….
  • Mar 7, 2024

    Newly Funded Research: Targeting Local B Cells to Prevent Chronification of Neuropathic Pain

    Principal Investigators Peter Grace, PhD, from MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, and Cobi Heijnen, PhD, from Rice University, were recently granted Investigator-Initiated Research Awards. Grace received funding totaling…
  • Mar 7, 2024

    Newly Funded Research: A Novel miR-155 Therapy for the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy

    Principal Investigator Shailly Jariwala, MS, PhD, of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, was recently granted a Discovery Award totaling USD$319,151 for her research on a new therapy for peripheral neuropathy….
  • Feb 23, 2024

    Johnson & Johnson Joins Forces with the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy as 2024 Impact Partner

    The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Johnson & Johnson, one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, as an esteemed 2024 Ambassador…
  • Feb 12, 2024

    How a PN patient maintains hope

    Meet Jeff K., an FPN supporter and volunteer, recent retiree, and resident of West Hartford, CT. Jeff was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy (PN) nine years ago, with noticeable issues emerging…
  • Feb 1, 2024

    Understanding the Connection Between Polyneuropathy and hATTR Amyloidosis

    “I have to be my own advocate, and you should be too,” said Christine, living with hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis. “Once you know something, you can deal with it head-on….
  • Jan 18, 2024

    Clinical Research Training Scholarship Recipient Announced

    The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is pleased to announce the 2024 Clinical Research Training Scholarship (CRTS) recipient for peripheral neuropathy (PN), Francesco E. Michelassi, MD, Neuromuscular Research Fellow, Columbia…
  • Jan 11, 2024

    New PN Biobank Research Discovery!

    In November 2023, a new discovery was made about neuropathic pain in patients suffering from idiopathic peripheral neuropathy. Using data from the Peripheral Neuropathy Research Registry (PNRR), the Foundation for…